Amma

The joy and challenges of translating Perumal Murugan's Thondra Thunai — an evocative account of his mother

From his mother’s reluctance to accept Ezhilarasi as her daughter-in-law, to his decision to send her off along the path of the wind, Perumal Murugan's 'Amma' is as social an account as personal. His Amma is a tough woman and will remain a lasting influence on him, and yet, in his book, Murugan does justice to the writer in him, by not allowing the magnanimity of her persona cover up for her shortcomings and limitations of being part of a patriarchal setup. He does not shy away from speaking about it, and on his ways of handling the issues that cropped up due to the contradictions that existed between them.

Jayalalithaa death anniversary: AIADMK leaders, EPS, OPS lead silent march from Anna Salai to Marina Beach in Chennai

On Jayalalithaa's second death anniversary, the ruling AIADMK took a pledge to secure a 'grand victory' in the forthcoming bypolls to 20 Assembly segments and next year's Lok Sabha elections and dedicate it to the late leader.

Mohanlal calls #MeToo a fad, says movement not a concern for Malayalam film industry

Apologise at Jayalalithaa's memorial and return to party, AIADMK tells 18 disqualified party legislators

Party mouthpiece Namathu Amma stated that those who became MLAs because of Jayalalithaa were now virtually reduced to nothing by joining the "wrong camp".

WCC's Rima Kallingal says AMMA used Mohanlal as their trump card, dubs Dulquer Salmaan as 'diplomatic'

Rima Kallingal said that AMMA hid behind Mohanlal and dismissed the accusation laid by AMMA members that WCC was trying to tarnish the image of Mohanlal.

Dileep releases copy of AMMA resignation letter, insists he wasn't expelled but stepped down on his own

A copy of Dileep's resignation letter hinted that he was not asked by AMMA members resign, as claimed by president Mohanlal, but did so of his own accord.

With Dileep's resignation, AMMA, WCC seem on the same page after long drawn battle

On Friday, AMMA President Mohanlal announced that he has asked Dileep to tender his resignation, meeting the longtime demand put forward by WCC.

Dileep's resignation from Association of Malayalam Movie Artists accepted, confirms president Mohanlal

Mohanlal said that the decision of accepting Dileep's resignation from AMMA got delayed because they needed the permission from all members

AMMA supports Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar's stance following #MeToo movement; criticises Siddique's statement

AMMA member Jagadeesh said that Siddique had called for a press meet without the permission of other members and now they 'regret' whatever was said

AMMA, led by Mohanlal, slams Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan for quitting films in wake of MeToo movement

AMMA secretary Siddique had said that the association will not take Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan's decision to quit films as an example and deny Dileep job opportunities.